Lie (one's) way out of (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lie (one's) way out of (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-10-20 03:10

Meaning of Lie (one's) way out of (something)

Synonyms:

To fib (one's) way out of (something)

Lie (one's) way out of (something) phrase

To avoid trouble or get out of a difficult situation by telling lies

This is a game that you can play as a killer, kill your teammates, and try to lie your way out of being discovered.

Despite the strong evidence, the man still tries to lie his way out of involvement in the bank robbery.

She lied her way out of punishment by saying her younger brother broke their mother's favorite flower vase.

Other phrases about:

feed (one) a line

To deceive someone into believing something that is not true, often as an excuse

Grammar and Usage of Lie (one's) way out of (something)

Verb Forms

  • lies (one's) way out of (something)
  • lied (one's) way out of (something)
  • lying (one's) way out of (something)
  • Possessive Adjectives

    • lie my way out of (something)
    • lie our way out of (something)
    • lie your way out of (something)
    • lie their way out of (something)
    • lie his way out of (something)
    • lie her way out of (something)

The verb "lie" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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